Bryce C. Anderson > Quotes

“There were supposed to be safeguards in place, firewalls to keep the pieces independent. But they have been relaxed for the sake of 'efficiency.'"

They sat in silence for a few moments. Helen spoke first. "People. Dumb." The others nodded in agreement.”
― Bryce C. Anderson, The Improbable Rise of Singularity Girl

“Like my father told me, if at first you don't succeed, try again. And again. And again. But after that, give up. It's no good being stubborn.”
― Bryce C. Anderson, The Improbable Rise of Singularity Girl

“All right, it's a beach. I'm just messing with you."
"It would be funnier if we hadn't spent the last two days trying to hunt down the glitch."
"Did you find it?"
"Yes. The software seems to be submitting fake bug reports. Try to be serious."
"Try to not call me 'the software.”
― Bryce C. Anderson, The Improbable Rise of Singularity Girl

“William awoke one morning to find that ― despite having no memory of it − he'd send a message to the Requisitions Department demanding ten thousand gallons of sleep (73% concentrate, with acetic acid stabilizer). The request had been rejected, but someone from Requisitions sent back a blanket and a pillow.”
― Bryce C. Anderson, The Improbable Rise of Singularity Girl

“We are capable of great self-delusion. It's good that you recognize that. But self-awareness doesn't count for much if you don't act on that knowledge.”
― Bryce C. Anderson, The Improbable Rise of Singularity Girl